Troy E. Foster is a networking and communications professional with over 7 years of experience supporting the Ohio Department of Transportation. He has a Bachelor's degree in Networking and Communications Management from DeVry University, where he graduated magna cum laude. His responsibilities include network monitoring, device configuration, database administration, help desk support, and working with multiple vendors. Key projects include upgrading the district office network, redesigning the IP structure for the entire Ohio domain, and rolling out Exchange for over 4,000 devices.

1. Troy E. Foster, BS NCM
935 Blue Avenue. ∙ Zanesville, Ohio 43701 ∙
Phone (740)-868-8626 ∙ Email foster0415@gmail.com
Networking and Communications Management
Accomplished Networking and Telecommunication Professional
Business savvy IT Professional with a strong focus on Networking, cellular, and
telecommunications. Applied focus on new technologies and their incorporation into
the business model as well as current studies to obtain CCNA and other Certifications.
Professional Experience
Information Technologist, Ohio Department of Transportation District 5
April 2011- Present
Network upgrades and support across five Ohio Counties. Support
includes the District Office, 5 County Garages, seven outposts, as well as
many remote Construction Site offices. Operations are all within the State
of Ohio Domain. Daily duties include:
-Network Monitoring -Imaging Devices via MDT
-Device IP Configuration -K-Base Documentation
-Inventory Control -Help Desk Support
-Vendor Relations -Database Administration
-Active Directory -Maintain VPN Accounts
Key Projects & Achievements
 Instrumental on the District Office Network redesign and upgrade
over a one-year Project Window. Project included upgrades of
seven Switches, two core routers, 12 miles of CAT5e cabling and
fiber backbone runs over remote Network rack access points.
 IP Remediation Project that spanned the Entire State of Ohio
Domain. Re-vamped the entire IP Structure
 Network Design for New Coshocton County Garage Project
 Roll out of Microsoft® Exchange for 4000+ Employee Devices
 Configure Cellular Devices
 Working with Multiple Telecommunication Vendors
 Design and Rollout of Security Devices for Remote VPN access
EDUCATION
DeVry University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Networking & Communications Management
Graduated: October 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.74/4.0 Graduated Magna Cum Laude